The Bitcoin Playbook

By Josh Friedeman

🚀 The Bitcoin Playbook is your go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to integrate Bitcoin into their businesses.

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The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.

The Bitcoin Playbook episodes:

June 20, 2025Metaplanet's Rise and the Bitcoin Bet Coinbase Missed
Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than Coinbase — and the corporate playbook is shifting fast. In this Roundup, Josh Friedeman is joined by Jon Gordon (Satoshi Health Advisors) and Trey Sellers (Unchained) to break down where strategy is real and where it’s just noise. From Angel Studios’ 300 BTC buy to the rise of Bitcoin Treasury premiums and Nostr in healthcare, this is signal for operators, allocators, and founders who can’t afford to wait.
Smart moves, missed bets, and what happens when conviction goes on-chain.
KEP TOPICS
MetaPlanet's Bitcoin Treasury
Coinbase's Bitcoin Strategy
Bitcoin Treasury Companies in Brazil and Korea
Angel Studios Adding Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
Market Euphoria and Bitcoin Treasury Companies
The Role of Leverage in Bitcoin Investments
MNAV and Bitcoin Treasury Valuations
Counterparty Risk
CONNECT WITH JON
X: @thebitcoinyogi
Instagram: @jongordon9
LinkedIn: Jon Gordon
Satoshi Health: satoshihealth.com
Sound HSA: soundhsa.com
CONNECT WITH TREY
X: @ts_hodl
LinkedIn: Trey Sellers
Personal Site: treysellers.com
Newsletter: firebtc.substack.com
CONNECT WITH JOSH
🔟 X: @joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn: Josh Friedeman
TAKEAWAYS
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin accumulation reflects long-term corporate conviction — not just a headline grab.
Angel Studios' BTC buy signals a growing trend: mission-aligned companies using Bitcoin as a brand and balance sheet signal.
There are key differences between real Bitcoin treasury integration and marketing optics.
Smart capital allocators are starting to reframe Bitcoin not just as an asset, but as a strategic tool.
The biggest risk isn’t volatility — it’s waiting too long to build Bitcoin-native infrastructure.
SHOW PARTNERS
Velas Commerce — Build with Bitcoin. Build with Lightning. Velas creates high-performance websites, apps, and POS integrations purpose-built for Bitcoin commerce. → velascommerce.com
Strong Wealth — Bitcoin-native wealth planning for business owners, HNWIs, and families transitioning generational assets. Smart estate strategy meets hard money principles. → strongwealth.net
...more
41min
June 13, 2025Trump Media’s $2.5B Bitcoin Move: Signal or Stunt?
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Trump Media just made a $2.5B Bitcoin move. Square flipped Lightning on at the point of sale. And the Bitcoin Conference? It threw a few curveballs. In this post-conference debrief, Josh Friedeman is joined by Jon Gordon and Trey Sellers to break down treasury shifts, political plays, and business adoption trends you need to know.
🌐 CONNECT WITH JON
𝕏  X: @thebitcoinyogi on X
📸 Instagram: @jongordon9 on Instagram
🌍 Website: Jon's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY
𝕏  X: @ts_hodl on X
🌍 Website: Trey's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏  X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS
Trump Media’s treasury move blurred the line between campaign optics and Bitcoin conviction.
Square’s Lightning rollout gives 4M merchants instant Bitcoin payment access.
Bitcoin’s adoption is rising—but remains stuck in partisan gridlock.
The team’s conference predictions flopped—and exposed where Bitcoin hype still outpaces delivery.
Sound HSA aims to redefine medical finance with Lightning and patient sovereignty.
Trump’s Rumble deal mixes alt-media, politics, and Bitcoin into one volatile cocktail.
Is Bitcoin a strategic treasury asset—or just PR in disguise? The jury’s still out.
Businesses want Bitcoin—but lack the playbook to use it.
From Unchained to Square, Bitcoin’s institutional playbook is splintering—not consolidating.

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
...more
47min
May 30, 2025Jamie Dimon Called Bitcoin a Scam. Now $4T JPMorgan’s Selling It
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This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Jamie Dimon once called Bitcoin a scam — now JPMorgan is offering it to clients. What changed? In this sharp business roundup, we break down Wall Street's slow pivot, why Ledn went Bitcoin-only, and how Steak 'n Shake Lightning payments signal a shift in real-world adoption. We also explore the bold idea of the U.S. acquiring 1M BTC as part of a sovereign reserve strategy.
Featuring Joe Ianni (Lyncster) and Trey Sellers (Unchained), both trusted advisors to institutions, family offices, and Bitcoin-native businesses.
🌐 CONNECT WITH JOE
🌍 Website: Joe's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY
𝕏 X:
🌍 Website:
🌍 Substack: Trey's Substack

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS
Jamie Dimon’s reversal highlights how even the biggest Bitcoin critics are now strategically adopting BTC.
Ledn dropping altcoins signals a growing institutional preference for Bitcoin-only infrastructure.
Lightning is reaching real-world consumers — with Steak ‘n Shake now accepting Bitcoin.
Spending vs. HODLing isn’t just a meme — it’s becoming a macroeconomic decision.
The Bitcoin-only movement is accelerating, leaving no room for crypto dilution in serious institutional plays.
Institutional interest is no longer exploratory — it’s strategic, tactical, and public-facing.

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
...more
51min
May 23, 2025How Bitment Helps CPAs Adapt to Bitcoin - Jordan Guess
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This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Most accounting tools break under Bitcoin. Bitment is built different.
Jordan Guess, a CPA and the founder of Bitment, is building a Bitcoin-native platform that automates ledger feeds, generates clear bank-style statements, and helps financial pros finally keep up with the Bitcoin economy.
🌐 CONNECT WITH JORDAN
𝕏 X: @guess_jordan on X
🌍 Website: Jordan's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS
Most CPAs still don't understand Bitcoin — Bitment bridges that gap
Bitcoin’s immutable ledger prevents Enron-style fraud
Legacy accounting tools fail Bitcoin businesses
Bitment automates transaction feeds + builds readable statements
Product vision = Plaid for Bitcoin + Lightning
CPA adoption depends on simplicity + education
Financial pros who ignore Bitcoin risk getting left behind

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
...more
51min
May 16, 2025Bitcoin Hits Steak ‘n Shake — Nationwide Payments Start Now
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Steak ‘n Shake now accepts Bitcoin nationwide — and that’s just the beginning. New Hampshire is advancing legislation to let residents pay taxes in Bitcoin. Strategy World 2025 revealed how corporations are moving from holding Bitcoin to building with it. This episode breaks down the most important Bitcoin business signals of the week — including early signs of adoption across retail, policy, and operations.
🌐 CONNECT WITH JON
𝕏  X: @thebitcoinyogi on X
📸 Instagram: @jongordon9 on Instagram
🌍 Website: Jon's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY
𝕏  X:
🌍 Website:
🌍 Website: Trey's SubStack

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏  X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS
Steak ‘n Shake is now accepting Bitcoin payments across all U.S. locations.
New Hampshire is advancing legislation to allow Bitcoin tax payments and state reserves.
Strategy World 2025 showed how corporations are shifting from HODLing to building with Bitcoin.
Bitcoin adoption is moving from headlines to hands-on business operations.

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
...more
39min
May 09, 2025How This Artist Is Teaching Bitcoin With Trading Cards - Alladan Flinn
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Alladan Flinn, creator of Bitcoin Trading Cards, joins the show to discuss how art, memes, and collectibles can teach Bitcoin better than charts ever could. From fiat parallels in the collector economy to sparking orange-pill moments, this episode delivers creative insight on bitcoin adoption through design.
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

🌐 CONNECT WITH ALLADAN
𝕏 X: @bitcoinliferaft on X
📸 Instagram: Alladan's Website
🌍 Website: Alladan's Website
📺 YouTube: Alladan on YouTube

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS
Alladan uses trading cards to teach Bitcoin through art and memes
The collector economy is a perfect analogy for fiat money inflation
Each card is designed as an orange pill — no jargon, just curiosity
Kids, parents, and educators are engaging with Bitcoin in new ways
Bitcoin’s cultural layer might be more powerful than its technical one
Art can orange pill faster than spreadsheets ever could
Bitcoin Trading Cards are turning teaching into something tangible

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
...more
49min
May 02, 2025Wall Street Is Financializing Bitcoin — What Comes Next?
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

From Wall Street's new Bitcoin-backed products to Arizona's Bitcoin treasury bill, this Roundup episode unpacks the latest shifts in Bitcoin's role in business and finance. Jon Gordon (Satoshi Health) and Trey Sellers (Unchained) join Josh Friedeman to discuss Bitcoin-native KPIs, the risks of over-financialization, and what business owners should really track in sats.
🌐 CONNECT WITH JON
𝕏  X:
📸 Instagram:
🌍 Website:

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY
𝕏  X:
🌍 Website:
🌍 Website: Trey's Substack

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏  X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
...more
41min
April 25, 2025Why More Employers Are Paying in Bitcoin - Scott Dedels
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Scott Dedels, CEO of Block Rewards, joins to explore how Bitcoin-based compensation is reshaping employer incentives. From startup growth to their bold rebrand, Scott shares how “good money” transforms loyalty, time preferences, and what employees value most. If you’ve ever wondered how Bitcoin can fit into payroll, perks, and culture — this one’s for you.
🌐 CONNECT WITH SCOTT
𝕏 X: @LanternBitcoin on X
📸 Instagram: @blockrewards.ca on Instagram
🌍 Website: Scott's Website
📺 YouTube: Scott on YouTube

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
...more
35min
April 18, 2025Tariffs, Triffin, and Trust: Bitcoin vs. the Fiat System
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Tariffs, mining, and monetary disorder — this week’s panel dives into the growing tension between fiat fragility and Bitcoin’s resilience. Trey Sellers (Unchained) and Jon Gordon (Satoshi Health Advisors) join Josh to unpack the Triffin Dilemma, why Bitcoin's hashrate keeps climbing, and how traditional markets are cracking under pressure. Plus: reflections on Hal Finney and his impact on Bitcoin.
🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY
𝕏  X:
🌍 Website:
🌍 Website: Trey's SubStack

🌐 CONNECT WITH JON
𝕏  X:
📸 Instagram:
🌍 Website:

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏  X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
...more
48min
April 11, 2025This Bitcoin Strategy Outperforms Without Obsession
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
This free, 27-page resource includes:
Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Mitch Moore, founder of Strong Wealth, reveals Fluvius — a strategy that blends Bitcoin conviction with dynamic traditional assets. Built to deliver performance without market obsession, Fluvius offers families a path to peace and upside in a volatile world. If you’re a Bitcoiner navigating fiat risk or family wealth dynamics, this is a must-listen.
Watch the full presentation of Fluvius here: https://x.com/mitchdmoore/status/1900628928328593543
🌐 CONNECT WITH MITCH
𝕏 X: @mitchdmoore on X
📸 Instagram: @mitchdmoore on Instagram
🌍 Website: Mitch's Website
📺 YouTube: Mitch on YouTube

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH
𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

SHOW PARTNERS
Mentioned in this episode:
Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin
Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE
...more
37min

FAQs about The Bitcoin Playbook:

How many episodes does The Bitcoin Playbook have?

The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.